Goods and passenger traffic on trains is expected to almost double by 2035 compared to 2005.
By 2030, investment in the expansion of railway routes will increase significantly – with up to $58 billion a year worldwide.
We prove our performance over the entire project route
Around the globe, contractors using Herrenknecht tunnelling technology are working to bring people closer to each other with direct train connections.
New national and transnational rail networks for passenger and freight traffic are being created worldwide. Whether through mountain ranges, under rivers or beneath densely populated urban areas – tunnelling technology and experts from Herrenknecht are usually present at the key points. Together we use state-of-the-art technologies to build many kilometers of new, efficient railway tunnels every year. Highest technical and quality standards in combination with individual all-round service ensure your project remains on time and on track economically over the entire distance.
Around the globe, hundreds of kilometers of tunnel tubes have already been built with our Earth Pressure Balance Shields, Mixshields and Hard Rock Machines for the expansion and new construction of underground railway connections. For your project this means:
In short: we do everything to ensure your project runs as smoothly as possible while keeping to budget and to schedule.
Herrenknecht tunnel boring machines push ahead to expand high-speed networks around the world, whether through mountain ranges, under rivers or beneath densely populated urban areas.
We are ready!